On May 25th, the Memorial Day Parade made it’s way down it’s usual route from the Sears lot to the HMS. Members of the HGCA showed up looking sharp on this gorgeous day to march.
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Flag Distribution
On May 22nd and 23rd, flags were distributed to all homes within our borders in time for Memorial Day. Special thanks to Michelle Iannuzzo and Girl Scout Troop 3155 for their huge help with the distribution.
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Flag Prep
On Tuesday, May 19th, members of the HGCA gathered to prepare the flags donated by Legislator Rose Walker for distribution. Thanks so much to all those who volunteered!
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Board of Ed Appoints New Superintendent
On April 21st, the Hicksville Board of Ed appointed Carl Bonuso as Superintendent of Schools for the period starting July 1 2015, and lasting through June 30 2018.
Read more on the Hicksville School District website.
Hearing on 5-Yr County Development Plan set for May 5th
The Nassau County Office of Community development has informed us of a hearing scheduled for May 5th that will cover the County’s Consolidated 5-year plan covering housing and community development needs along with a Strategic Plan for addressing those needs during the upcoming five-year period (FFY2015-2019). They are looking for input from all civics across the county.
More details regarding the hearing may be found in the letter issued to the HGCA. If you are interested in attending, let us know.
Cleaning American Drive-In Cleaners
Last week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) for the American Drive-In Cleaners Site, which describes the remedy selected to address contamination associated with the site.
Contaminants investigated include volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These solvents were a concern because of the site’s history as a dry cleaning facility.
Major elements of the selected remedy include:
1. A soil vapor extraction system: This system will extract VOCs from the subsurface soil. The air removed will be treated as needed before being discharged to the atmosphere.
2. Cover system: A site cover currently exists and will be maintained to allow for commercial use of the site.
3. Building slab maintenance: This maintenance will be performed to prevent vapor intrusion. Annual inspections will be performed to ensure the effectiveness of the maintenance.
4. Groundwater monitoring: A program of monitoring will be carried out to address groundwater contamination. It is anticipated that within a reasonable time period contamination will decrease.
5. Site Management Plan: will include provisions to monitor for the continued effectiveness of the remedy.
The full ROD may be found on the NYSDEC website. Copies of the ROD are also available for review at the Hicksville Public Library.
For more info, you may contact the NYSDEC Project Manager: Melissa Sweet, 518-402-9620, email:melissa.sweet@dec.ny.gov
Marie Dunker presented Women of Distinction award
On March 24th, the HGCA’s very own Marie Dunker was awarded the TOB’s Women of Distinction award for her volunteer work. As many of you know, Marie is quite involved in the community, both with the HGCA as well as other organizations.
Marie received her award in a ceremony at the TOB, along with the recipients in other categories. Look for her plaque that now hangs at the TOB Town Hall the next time you visit.
Congratulations, Marie!
2014 Scholarship Award Recipients
Chairwoman Marie Dunker introduced and called up each recipient and their commercial sponsor. The following scholarships were awarded:
| Name | Plans | Sponsor |
| Faiz Ahmed | attending Adelphi for Biology | Perfect Pharmacy |
| Matthew Chung | attending Northeastern School of Pharmacy | Perfect Pharmacy |
| Megan Locke | attending St. Joseph’s double major Speech pathology and Education |
Perillo Bros Fuel |
| Jessica DeTurris | attending SUNY Binghamton majoring in Math | Food Town |
| Shincy Thomas | attending St. Bonaventure | DELCO/Alvin Rush |
| Amy Fine | attending SUNY Plattsburg | HGCA |
Perillo Brothers Awarded Oil Contract
At the annual meeting of the Hicksville Gardens Oil Consortium held on June 27th, 2013, Perillo Bros. was selected as the heating oil provider for the 2013/2014 heating season.
2013 Scholarship Award Recipients
Six (6) scholarships, $500 each, were awarded at the June 13th meeting. Ed Bossong, Scholarship Chair, announced that he was very proud to award the money and grateful as to how our Scholarship Program has grown over the past few years. Ed introduced the award recipient’s for this year:
- Caitlyn Garger – Received the HGCA Service Scholarship.
- Veronica Grebe – Received the HGCA Service Scholarship.
- Harneet Gulati – Received the HGCA/Delco Plaza-Alvin Rush Memorial Service Scholarship
- Christine Jao – Received the HGCA/Perillo Bros. Fuel Oil Co. Service Scholarship
- Kiran Sharma – Received the HGCA/Perfect Pharmacy Service Scholarship
- Pawandeep Singh – Received the HGCA/Met Foods Service Scholarship